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Youth in Motion has been a leader in the design and implementation of mentoring programs. Our goal is to inspire and encourage youth to realize their potential by connecting them to role models in the world of work. The mentoring component of Top 20 Under 20T, therefore, provides award winners with a once in a lifetime opportunity to be connected to one of Canada's leaders by way of a mentoring experience.

The Top 20 Under 20T mentoring program provides a connection between accomplished leaders in Canada and the next generation of young leaders in a variety of industries. Each award winner is matched with a leader working in a related field of interest. Mentors are accomplished individuals who are committed to supporting youth in learning about success in today's workplace.  

Creating A Network of Shared Knowledge between Experienced Leaders (mentors) and new leaders for the Future (Top 20 Award winners)

Mentors and mentees are connected as a group once a month for an eight month period via conference calls. At each session, a dynamic keynote speaker delivers a presentation followed by a facilitated question and answer period. In addition, mentors and mentees communicate personally via email (and in person where possible) to share information and experiences about leadership.

Current (confirmed) speakers for 2005/2006 include:

Archive: 2005/2006 Top 20 Under 20T Speakers

               2004/2005 Top 20 Under 20T Speakers

July Michael Furdyk (bio) Co-founder and Director of Technology, TakingITGlobal.org Topic: "10 Years, 5 Companies, 1 Non-profit and Lots of Mistakes!"	August Patricia Lovett-Reid, Hon. FSCI, CFP (bio) Senior Vice President, TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. Topic: "Seven Steps to Financial Freedom"
September Craig Kielburger (bio) Founder, Free the Children Topic: "From Me to We"	November Farley Flex (bio) Judge, Canadian Idol Topic: "Career Planning as an Extension of Personality"
December Gordon Cressy (bio) President, Canadian Tire Foundation for Families Topic: "Making Grand Dreams Happen!"	February Christine Magee (bio) President and Co-Founder, Sleep Country Canada Topic: "Leadership and the Sleep Country Way!"